Arlington County Sheriff: Democratic Candidate Runs Unopposed

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County voters are casting ballots in the general election for Arlington County sheriff. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Jose R. Quiroz Jr., who won the Democratic primary for sheriff in June, is the only candidate on the ballot.

Quiroz, who succeeded Sheriff Beth Arthur when she retired in January, is a native of Arlington. He joined the Arlington County Sheriff’s office on Sept. 10, 2001. In 2019, Quiroz was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, followed by captain. In 2022, he was promoted to chief deputy by Arthur in the sheriff's office.

How to Vote on Election Day

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. To check your polling place, visit the Virginia Department of Elections citizens portal.

To see a polling places, visit the Arlington County Department of Elections website. An acceptable form of identification is required to vote in person.

A Note On Early Voting

For those who requested a mail-in ballot, it must be returned in person by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 or postmarked on or before Nov. 7. The mail must be received by the Arlington County Department of Elections before noon on Friday, Nov. 10.

Mail-in ballots may be returned by mail, at drop boxes across the county, and on Election Day at polling places between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where to Find Election Results

Unofficial election results will start to come in after polls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 on the Virginia Department of Elections website. Follow Patch on Election Day for live coverage of Arlington County primary election results.

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